Aligned to the official PTCE content outline · effective January 6, 2026
Free PTCB Practice Tests for 2026
Two full-length PTCE exams and a quiz for every knowledge domain. Timed like the real thing, randomized on every attempt, with a source-cited explanation for each answer.
2026 outline, not 2020
Weighted to the current four domains: Medications 35%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%, Federal Requirements 18.75%.
Every answer cites a source
Explanations link to DailyMed, DEA, FDA, ISMP and the official PTCB outline: check our work, don't take our word.
Unique every attempt
Questions and answer positions are randomized from the bank on every retake, so you learn concepts, not letter patterns.
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PTCB Practice Test: 90 Questions Free
Full-length practice exam with 90 questions mirroring the real PTCE, with the same length, the same 1-hour-50-minute timer, and the same domain mix as the official 2026 content outline: Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety, and Order Entry.
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PTCB Practice Exam: 45 Questions Free
A half-length PTCE simulation for when you don't have two hours: 45 questions in 55 minutes, weighted to the same four domains as the real 2026 exam, randomized on every attempt.
Practice by Domain
Target a specific PTCE knowledge domain, or drill the cross-cutting skills like calculations, drugs, and sig codes. New to the exam? Start with our 2026 PTCB study guide, then reference the top 200 drugs list and pharmacy abbreviations.
Medications Practice Test
MediumMaster the largest PTCE domain: 35% of the 2026 exam. 30 questions covering generic and brand names, drug classifications, interactions, side effects, indications, stability, and storage.
Federal Requirements Quiz
HardPharmacy law without the state-by-state noise: 20 questions on DEA controlled-substance schedules and prescriptions, FDA recalls, REMS programs, DSCSA tracing, and hazardous handling, which is 18.75% of the 2026 exam.
Patient Safety Quiz
MediumThe second-largest PTCE domain at 23.75%: 25 questions on high-alert and look-alike/sound-alike drugs, error-prevention strategies, event reporting, prescription error types, and infection prevention.
Order Entry Quiz
Medium22.5% of the 2026 exam: 25 questions on sig code interpretation, days-supply math, NDC and lot numbers, administration equipment, and procedures for returns and expired stock.
Pharmacy Math Practice
HardTwenty calculation questions with fully worked, step-by-step solutions: unit conversions, ratio and proportion, percentage strength, dilutions and alligation, days supply, weight-based dosing, and drip rates.
Top 200 Drugs Quiz
MediumThirty questions on the most-dispensed medications in the US: brand ↔ generic matching, drug classes, and primary indications: the fastest way to bank points in the PTCE's biggest domain.
Abbreviations Quiz
EasyTwenty-five questions on the abbreviations every technician must translate instantly (dosing frequencies, routes, timing) plus the ISMP error-prone abbreviations that should never appear on a label.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PTCB exam?
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is the certification test administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) at Pearson VUE test centers. Passing it earns the nationally recognized CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) credential.
How many questions are on the PTCE?
90 multiple-choice questions: 80 scored and 10 unscored pilot questions that are never identified. You have 1 hour and 50 minutes for the exam itself, within a 2-hour appointment that includes a tutorial and survey.
What score do I need to pass the PTCE?
A scaled score of 1,400 on a scale of 1,000 to 1,600. Official results post to your PTCB account within about three weeks; an unofficial result appears on screen immediately after the exam.
What's on the PTCE in 2026?
The content outline effective January 6, 2026 has four domains: Medications (35%), Patient Safety & Quality Assurance (23.75%), Order Entry & Processing (22.5%), and Federal Requirements (18.75%). Note that Federal Requirements grew from 12.5% in the previous outline: older study guides under-weight it.
Are these practice tests free?
Yes, every test on this site is completely free with no sign-up: two full-length exams and section quizzes for each domain, plus pharmacy math, top 200 drugs, and abbreviations. Every question includes a source-cited explanation.
How should I prepare for the PTCB exam?
Complete a PTCB-recognized training program (or 500 hours of work experience), study the official content outline, then use full-length timed practice exams to find and fix weak domains. Aim for consistent 80%+ scores on 90-question practice tests before booking.
Exam facts verified against PTCB's official CPhT page and the PTCE content outline. PTCB Quiz Prep is not affiliated with PTCB.